quadrangles

plural of quadrangle
as in courtyards
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls) since the weather was sunny, the convocation was held outside in the college's quadrangle

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Recent Examples of quadrangles There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • Taking inspiration from 16th-century outdoor sculpture courtyards, this (indoor) exhibition explores the range of figurative human sculptures in the Walker’s collection.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Visit the Naschmarkt—offering everything from sauerkraut to Syrian falafel—while the MuseumsQuartier blends baroque courtyards with contemporary installations.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • Limiting seating on winery patios to 20 seats, and prohibiting classes and community meetings at wineries, for example, eliminates low-impact activities that keep rural properties viable.
    Elaine Lyttleton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Leave Your Pets at Home Some coffee shops and restaurants have outdoor patios where pets are welcome to sit alongside their owners at the table.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Quadrangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quadrangles. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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